After years relying on other manufacturers to make the Nexus phones, Google has designed and engineered their smartphones for the first time. Equipped with a premium hardware and new software features from the latest Android 7.1 Nougat, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are selling like hot cake and you will have to join the long queue to buy these phones.
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are among the first phones powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset. In terms of specs, they are among the most powerful Android handsets of the year. Another great feature of the Pixel is the superb rear camera. This is rated as the best phone camera ever with the DxOMark Mobile score of 89. These are also the first phones coming with Google Assistant, pre-installed Google Duo and Allo services, and unlimited storage of photos and videos at original quality on Google Photos.
The Google Pixel will come in 4 model numbers, which are G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, and G-2PW4200. The model number you have on your phone depends on your country or carrier. They have the same specs and just differ in network connectivity. Now, let’s check out the differences.
Google Pixel
| Model Number | Carrier / Country | Connectivity |
| G-2PW4100 | U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy | GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz) FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 TDD LTE: Band 41 |
| G-2PW4200 | International Version
U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse India Version: Flipkart / Reliance Digital / Cromā |
GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz) TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39 FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32 TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41 |
Google Pixel XL
| Model Number | Carrier / Country | Connectivity |
| G-2PW2100 | U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy | GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz) FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 TDD LTE: Band 41 |
| G-2PW2200 | International Version
U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse India Version: Flipkart / Reliance Digital / Cromā |
GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz) TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39 FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32 TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41 |
Do you have any question regarding the different models? Leave a comment below.
Joseph A. Marques says
Are the Verizon and Google Store Pixel the same device and model number?
Tuan Do says
Yes, as shown above.
KENNETH COSTELLO says
Either it is US or international. So any Pixel or Pixel XL for any US carrier will be the same.
chandra says
Can I use International version with Project fi in US?
Omar Héctor Rodríguez says
Buenas Tardes: me podrán indicar si el modelo internacional G-2PW2200 es apto para usar en Argentina ?
Omar Héctor Rodríguez says
necesito saber si el google pixel xl G-PW2100 puede usarse en Argentina ? Gracias. Espero respuesta
PB says
I have the g-2PW4100 model bought in the USA. Will this device work on 4gLTE networks in India?
Please provide help at the earliest as I have to travel soon?
Thanks in advance.!
JG says
I am currently considering buying the G-2PW4200 for our CEO in Japan. It however appears there is no way for me to purchase it unless I was in the UK or India where it is sold locally through the telecoms and 3rd parties. The intension of the purchase is to have this phone work not only in Japan, but also a variety of destinations while of course popping and swapping out local SIMs. In this case, presumably the G-2PW4200 would be more suitable over the G-2PW4100. Thoughts?